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St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect occasion to throw a party filled with festive green goodies with Irish-themed snacks. Whether you’re hosting a big gathering or just making a few special treats, these green snack ideas are sure to bring the luck of the Irish to your table!
The first step to any St. Patrick’s Day party is to have your guests wear green. The second? Festive green food to mark the holiday! Here are some of our favorite St. Patrick’s Day appetizers and green holiday treats:
Green pinwheels are easy to whip up and are always a true crowd-pleaser. Start with a large spinach tortilla or any green-colored wrap. Layer on turkey slices and a cream cheese spread made with cream cheese, chopped spinach, basil, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Tightly roll the tortilla from one end to the other, making a log shape. Wrap and refrigerate for an hour, then slice into one-inch pieces.
Turn traditional deviled eggs into Irish-themed snacks by using creamy avocado instead of mayo. Not only will they have a fun green hue, but also an extra dose of flavor. Serve them on a bed of lettuce for an extra bit of green.
Spinach & artichoke dip is an ever-popular shareable appetizer at restaurants and parties. It makes a great addition to your menu of St. Patrick’s Day snacks since its main ingredients are green (and also pack in some nutrients). We like to serve it with different dippable options, like pita chips, tortilla chips and pretzel thins.
When it comes to green snacks for party platters, it doesn’t get much more on-theme than this idea. Serve fresh guacamole with green veggies like cucumbers, celery, broccoli, and green bell peppers for a crunchy and nutritious appetizer.
Yummy pesto pasta salad is one of those St Patrick’s Day snack ideas that can also be served as a main dish. Your guests will love this delicious mix of pasta, fresh basil pesto, and green veggies like peas and arugula.
Phyllo dough stuffed with spinach and feta cheese makes for a perfect party appetizer that’s easy to grab and eat. They may not be traditional Irish snacks, but they’re certainly delicious.
Add a touch of refinement to your menu of St. Patrick’s Day snacks with cucumber sandwiches. Spread cream cheese on a cucumber slice, top with fresh herbs like dill, and add another cucumber slice on top. To turn these chic appetizers into dairy free snacks, use hummus or guacamole instead of cream cheese.
And remember: While these green ideas are super fun, you may also want to honor St. Patrick’s Day history by including some traditional Irish dishes in your spread. What is the most popular food on St. Patrick’s Day, you ask? You can’t go wrong with hearty choices like corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie, Irish stew, potato soup, and Irish soda bread.
It goes without saying that no festive gathering is complete without sweet treats. So, what do you serve at a St. Patty party for dessert? Read on for sweet St. Patrick’s Day party ideas:
Rich and fudgy brownies with a hint of mint extract and green frosting make for sweet and memorable St. Patrick’s Day snacks. You can even add green sprinkles or roasted pistachios on top for a festive touch.
Speaking of pistachios, try pistachio energy bites. Blend pistachios, dates, and coconut for nutritious and satisfying green holiday treats that are a better-for-you choice.
Another better-for-you option is spinach banana muffins. Soft and moist, they’re packed with spinach and banana for a fun and nutritious snack that tastes anything but green.
Kids will love to help assemble these easy St. Patrick’s Day snacks. Make green “wands” by threading green bite-sized goodies on skewers, like gummy bears, jellybeans, gum drops, green grapes, kiwi, and green Welch’s® Fruit Snacks.
To turn sugar cookies into Irish-themed snacks, use green food coloring to tint your dough. You can also try using matcha powder for a naturally green hue and a hint of earthy sweetness.
One of our go-to St. Patrick’s Day party ideas is to turn traditional treats into green, shamrock-shaped goodies. This can be done with sugar cookies, blondies, or marshmallow squares, which are always a kid favorite. Just add green food coloring to the original recipe, then grab a shamrock-shaped cookie cutter and dessert is served!
These easy St. Patrick’s Day snacks are a refreshing choice for kids and adults alike. Simply thread green grapes and sliced kiwi onto skewers and you’re good to go.
If you’re looking for an unexpected flavor combination, try lime coconut balls. To make them, combine shredded coconut, lime zest, and honey for a tasty, bite-sized snack.
Store-bought Treats: Irish Snacks to Buy
As fun as it is to go all out with creative recipes and snacks, sometimes we simply don’t have the time. Try these Irish snacks to buy and ready-to-go treats instead:
A classic favorite, mint chocolate chip ice cream is the perfect store-bought green treat to serve for dessert on St. Patrick’s Day. Just scoop and serve!
Offer up a bit of crunch and a touch of salt with baked green pea snacks, which are unexpectedly yummy.
You can also find green veggie straws—another crunchy treat to serve in a bowl on your party table.
Send guests home with yummy treats in green packaging, like potato chips, granola bars, and Welch’s® Fruit Snacks Summer Fruits. Made with real fruit, they’re an excellent source of Vitamins A, C & E and offer up a taste everyone will love. Be sure to add these individually packaged treats to your St. Patrick’s Day goodie bags for a final touch of green. Wishing you and your guests a Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
